Life hacks- bank fishing edition 2024
Smalls reply :
Anything that makes life a little easier is great, right? So since we’re limited on what we can carry on our trips, what little tricks have you come up with to make you more efficient when beating the banks?
I carry all my tackle in a spiderwire backpack. It’s got a ton of room, but I’m a tackle junky. So to save room in my plano’s, all my weights and hooks are stored in old prescription bottles. I can put them in the side pockets, their easy to identify and reach.
I’m trying to figure out a way to easily carry my rods, and keep from laying them on the ground. I really like the Rod-runner that Cabela’s carries, but at $60, I’m not sure it’s worth it.
Oregon Native reply :
All my bank fishing is pretty lightweight. I use a fanny pack and carry a spinning rod. A few pony heads with flukes, couple grubs, maybe a lure or two depending on season and it's off I go.
BassWhole! reply :
On 2/21/2018 at 7:41 PM, Oregon Native said:All my bank fishing is pretty lightweight.
This^. One rod, one 3600 box, a couple of bags of plastics, needle nose, and nail clipper in a (neutral colored) small JanSport®. The end. No hacking required.
Preytorien reply :
I typically follow the one-rod rule, but I too also have a Spiderwire backpack, not sure if ours are the same, but mine has a built-in vertical rod holder on each side so if I need more than one I'll stow it that way, otherwise I don't mess with rod carriers, it's just one more thing to carry around and I'm constantly moving unless I find a good spot, so I don't want more things to haul around.
scaleface reply :
One rod and a vest stuffed with lures .
68camaro reply :
When I bank fish I usually do it because my time is limited to 1-2 hours, 3 tops.
I have an old backpack for bank fishing. In it I have a:
scale and cheap small tape measure,
long nose plyers,
bulldog cutter,
scent
cheap sunglasses,
a small bag of several soft plastics
a 3600 plano box with assortment of top water lures to bottom draggers, plus some terminal tackle, everything from finesse setups to power fishing, really not a whole lot though, just couple of each.
plus if cold - a second smaller plano specifically set up with cold water baits/lures.
I used to bring several rods now just use one a M, fast action 7'3" with 8.1:1 reel or a finesse 6'10 spinning rod setup, sometimes both depending on how much time I have.
Pro Logcatcher reply :
I poked a few holes in my fishing backpack and then threaded some paracord through to hold a spare rod. It doesn't work too well but it keeps my hands free. I always have to be careful going under trees, though.
Crestliner2008 reply :
I have a couple of "fanny" packs and back packs and find that I always end up carrying them in my hand as oppose to strapping them on. So get something you feel is comfortable to carry by hand along with one rod & reel set-up that you have the most confidence in and you'll do just fine.
Smalls reply :
On 2/21/2018 at 8:08 PM, Preytorien said:not sure if ours are the same, but mine has a built-in vertical rod holder on each side
Mine has that, but the rods seem to get in my way when they’re in them. Plus my 7”6 rod catches low flying aircraft in there.
Mainly want some sort of rod carrier because along with my 2 rods, I’m also usually stuck carrying 2 more for the kids, and I’d like to be able to set them down without worrying about anything getting in the reels.
I wasn’t really complaining with the amount of stuff I bring, or looking to downsize, just seeing if anyone had oddball little tricks that helps on the bank.
Fish the Mitt reply :
On 2/21/2018 at 8:02 PM, reason said:This^. One rod, one 3600 box, a couple of bags of plastics, needle nose, and nail clipper in a (neutral colored) small JanSport®. The end. No hacking required.
At first glance, I thought this said 360 XBox. I thought to myself, that's an odd item to bring fishing...
#LongWinter
Gundog reply :
I hot-glued Velcro straps to my vest so I could temporarily put a rod and reel there while I'm tying a lure on my line. Its a good idea if you wade a lot like I do in summer. I never mastered tucking the rod and reel under my arm while tying a new lure on.
Smalls reply :
On 2/22/2018 at 12:28 AM, Gundog said:I hot-glued Velcro straps to my vest so I could temporarily put a rod and reel there while I'm tying a lure on my line. Its a good idea if you wade a lot like I do in summer. I never mastered tucking the rod and reel under my arm while tying a new lure on.
That’s a pretty clever one. A lot of the shirts sold by Columbia or Under Armour have a Velcro strap above the pocket, too. Already built in!
fishwizzard reply :
I just stick the rod butt in my pocket when trying on new lures. I carry a sling pack with a fold down semi-ridged pouch on the front that makes a little table when I slide it around front. The sling holds a single 3600 and the front pouch can hold a few loose hardbaits. I have a small scale/grippers and a basic first aid kit in there as well.
My only "hack" is that I carry a rock climbing chalk bag clipped to my
belt. I can throw lures in there to dry before they go back in the pack.
junyer357 reply :
Cargo pants and columbia shirt with lots of pockets full of lures. 2 rods. Pill bottle with hooks n weights. No tackle box or bag. Backpack cooler.
Drop to 1 rod for wading creeks.
Ratherbfishing reply :
On 2/22/2018 at 12:50 AM, fishwizzard said:
My only "hack" is that I carry a rock climbing chalk bag clipped to my
belt.
My only hack is when I inhale a bug. : )
JoshFromBolo reply :
I throw everything in a old janssport backpack and go to work.
ranging from about 1-2 tackle trays, towels, pocket knife, water, needlenose plyers, and thats about it
12poundbass reply :
On 2/22/2018 at 12:18 AM, Fish the Mitt said:At first glance, I thought this said 360 XBox. I thought to myself, that's an odd item to bring fishing...
#LongWinter
Name change?
Fish the Mitt reply :
On 2/22/2018 at 2:12 AM, 12poundbass said:Name change?
Yep!
boostr reply :
On 2/22/2018 at 12:10 AM, Smalls said:Mine has that, but the rods seem to get in my way when they’re in them. Plus my 7”6 rod catches low flying aircraft in there.
Mainly want some sort of rod carrier because along with my 2 rods, I’m also usually stuck carrying 2 more for the kids, and I’d like to be able to set them down without worrying about anything getting in the reels.
I wasn’t really complaining with the amount of stuff I bring, or looking to downsize, just seeing if anyone had oddball little tricks that helps on the bank.
I have the same bag. I think those rod holders are made for multi piece rods. I had the same problem putting my one piece rod into it and its way to tall to be walking thru the bush with it.
Czorn reply :
A lath bag could hold 4 or 5 rods. They are about 30$ on Amazon.
scaleface reply :
My biggest concern is having plenty to drink . I'll take off down a river and be gone for hours .
nascar2428 reply :
My homemade version of a rod runner. 
Smalls reply :
On 2/22/2018 at 3:18 AM, nascar2428 said:My homemade version of a rod runner.
Aha! This is perfect. I’ve been looking for something DIY-ish and this looks like a great base to start on
DomQ reply :
I found a really good way to go with a bunch of lures but leave with hardly any. Trick is to bring someone who claims they know how to fish, and let them use your gear, that's all there is to it!!! Walk in heavy and walk out light!
BassWhole! reply :
On 2/22/2018 at 12:18 AM, Fish the Mitt said:At first glance, I thought this said 360 XBox. I thought to myself, that's an odd item to bring fishing...
#LongWinter
Why would I bring a 360 XBox? I so much prefer playing Space Invaders on the Atari® 2600 when casting from shore...
Shak Muscles reply :
On 2/22/2018 at 12:18 AM, Fish the Mitt said:At first glance, I thought this said 360 XBox. I thought to myself, that's an odd item to bring fishing...
#LongWinter
If you aren't catching anything, whip out that Cabelas game and catch something on there so you don't skunk!
Fish the Mitt reply :
On 2/22/2018 at 5:30 AM, reason said:Why would I bring a 360 XBox? I so much prefer playing Space Invaders on the Atari® 2600 when casting from shore...
Haha
While I have played one, it was released 10 years before my birth year. I grew up with the Super NES (vaguely remember the original NES) but my jam will always be the N64. Man oh man, that Goldeneye 007 was legit!
N Florida Mike reply :
I use a hunting belt with several velcro and zippered pouches that hold everything I need. I can't stand carrying any kind of tackle box around, and backpacks aren't for me either . They hinder my casting and if you take them off its no different to me than a tacklebox.You still have to pick it up and carry it each time you move which is annoying to me.
I usually carry one rod for the same reason. Occasionally two.
BassWhole! reply :
On 2/22/2018 at 8:27 AM, Fish the Mitt said:While I have played one, it was released 10 years before my birth year.
GET OFF MY LAWN!
BassWhole! reply :
On 2/22/2018 at 1:17 AM, junyer357 said:Cargo pants and columbia shirt with lots of pockets full of lures. 2 rods. Pill bottle with hooks n weights. No tackle box or bag. Backpack cooler.
Drop to 1 rod for wading creeks.
The ladies at the Hagerstown and National Harbor Columbia outlets know me by name, and the NEX blows stuff out end of year, so I'm always wearing some of their stuff, it holds up, and I think they pay the seamstress by how many pockets they sew on, so yeah..
Koz reply :
I have a Spiderwire bag as well that holds 4 large plano boxes but I swap out the 4th for two smaller boxes. One small box holds terminal tackle and the 4th is my "walking box".
We usually bring our bikes when fishing so we can cover a lot of ground, so I sling the Spiderwire over my shoulder and carry a baitcaster and a spinning reel. I'll fish a spot for a while and if I want to walk the shoreline I'll put whatever I think I need in my "walking box" and go up and down the bank from there. If nothing is biting we'll bike further on down or to another lagoon.
My son carries a backpack full of water and snacks. When he's not fishing with me I usually leave one plano home and throw a few waters in my tackle bag. There's nothing worse than being dehydrated out there on a hot day.
Smalls reply :
On 2/22/2018 at 10:56 PM, Koz said:My son carries a backpack full of water and snacks. When he's not fishing with me I usually leave one plano home and throw a few waters in my tackle bag. There's nothing worse than being dehydrated out there on a hot day.
I’ve always got at least one bottle of water in my backpack when I head out. The bottom compartment holds 4 Plano’s, and I keep 3 in there so I can fit water.
Peddiesake reply :
I usually combine several colors of the same worm and soft plastic in one bag. I put two spare hooks in the bag.Put two packs in the pocket with a Swiss army and nail clipper
and I'm good for 3-4 hours with one rod.
NYWayfarer reply :
I have a soft sided Plano bag for necessities, pliers, scissors, hooks, extra baits, etc. I sling it over my shoulder when moving and it rests at my feet when I am not.
One rod is usually all I take. If I have a second one I bring one of those rod holders you can stick in the ground. I like to travel light.
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